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Marha01yesterday at 1:12 PM1 replyview on HN

I am only considering great, consequential technologies because AI is such a great technology. Comparing it to some niche techs would result in false analogies.


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muldvarpyesterday at 1:44 PM

Leaded gasoline to me is a very consequential technology given how much toxic lead it put into our environment.

Do you have an argument why "normal" technology can be good or bad, but "consequential" technology is always good?

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